Open Day for doctoral studies at the CTU FEE
When: Wednesday March 25, 2026, 16:30-18:00
Where: lecture hall T2:D3-209, Technická 2, Dejvice
Who is it for: for those interested in a scientific career in academia, scientific institutions such as the Academy of Sciences, scientific and development departments of companies. For those who want to push the boundaries of human knowledge.
Programme:
- Opening remarks by M. Polívka, vice-dean for doctoral studies and research
- Scientific activities and doctoral studies at CTU FEE
- Discussion with the participation of chairpersons of individual branch boards, supervisors, heads of departments and graduates
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the CTU in Prague has long been ranked among the ten best scientific institutions in the Czech Republic. In the long term, it generates approximately one third of the CTU's scientific performance measured by the number of impacted publications and citations. Scientific outputs also include sold international patent licenses.
QS World University Ranking: CTU 2025: #416, 2024: #420, 2023: #378, 2022: #403, 2021: #432, 2020: #498; disciplines: Electrical Engineering #201-250, Computer Science and Information Systems #201-250.
There are many research teams at the faculty, which you can get involved in, especially as a student of doctoral degree programme, but if you are really interested in science, you can start as a master's student.
Prospective doctoral students apply directly to a specific supervisor, selecting a dissertation topic within a diverse range of disciplines. The role of the supervisor is crucial in your doctoral studies. As you will work closely and intensively on your chosen research project, it is essential that your supervisor is an expert in the field. Before submitting your application, we strongly encourage you to discuss your research ideas with your potential supervisor to ensure alignment and gain valuable insights.
At FEE we have eleven doctoral programmes with the following advisors:
Acoustics
Aeronautical and Space Engineering
Applied Physics
Bioengineering
Computer Science, specializations:
1. Cybernetics, 2. Computer Science, 3. Computer Graphics and Interaction
Cybernetics and Robotics
Economics of Energy and Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Communications, specializations:
1. Electronics a measuring techniques, 2. Electrical Power Engineering, 3. Radioelectronics, 4. Telecommunication Engineering
History of Science and Technology
Mathematical Engineering
Sustainable Energy Systems and Technologies
A completed master's degree is a necessary requirement for admission to doctoral studies. However, you may apply even if you have not yet obtained your degree, as long as you expect to complete your state exam before the start of your doctoral programme.
The faculty's management monitors the financial income provided to doctoral students. The amendment to the Higher Education Act, which took effect on September 1, 2025, now sets the net "Doctoral Study Income" at a minimum of 1.2x the minimum wage, which is approximately CZK 25,000/EUR 1,000 per month for academic year 2025/26 and represents the minimum guaranteed income for students who began their studies after September 1, 2025. The amount is subject to annual mandatory indexation. However, the income of full-time students, supervised by faculty members, who are involved in the faculty’s research projects, is significantly higher.
For exceptional results of creative work (e.g. articles in good impacted journals) or pedagogical activities, the dean or the department head usually awards a one-off special-purpose scholarship, which forms the motivational part of the income. Under these conditions, PhD students can focus on their scientific work full-time.
The application must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2026 for the beginning of studies from September 1, 2026. Entrance exams are held June, 1 to 19, 2026.
Detailed information about doctoral studies: https://fel.cvut.cz/en/education/phd/study.html.